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Cemetery and Witchcraft Trials Tour
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Salem
This tour is an excellent way to get the full history of Salem without a lot of walking. The tour is lead by local colonial cemetery expert Daniel Fury, author of “If These Stones Could Speak: the History and People of the Old Salem Burying Point”. The information provided is thoroughly researched, and questions are always welcome.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Salem Witch Trials Memorial - Get a brief, in-depth history of the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 telling the true stories and dispelling the myths around this unique period in American history.
- The Burying Point - Tour this cemetery with the author of the first book written on this unique historic cemetery, hearing the stories of the people buried there and learning about life and death in colonial New England.
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What's Included
- Guide
Additional Information
- The cemetery is wheelchair accessible, however the terrain is gravel and may prove difficult for some scooters. We recommend contacting the Charter Street Cemetery Welcome Center with questions about accessibility.
Location
Axelrod Walkway Park
Charter Street
The Axelrod Walkway Park is a beautiful, tree-lined park next to the Peabody Essex Museum. Across the street from the Salem Visitor Center, follow signs for the Witch Trials Memorial. Your guide will meet you on the Charter Street side of the park.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Paula_k
Jun 30, 2024
Perfect cemetery tour - Our tour guide was amazing, he was super knowledgeable and made our day fun! He works in the black cat shop too which we enjoyed very much. Thank you for a great experience!
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